The Thomas Wälde PhD Scholarship in International Economic Law
Professor Thomas W. Wälde died suddenly in October 2008 and his death robbed us of a memorable colleague, friend and intellectual leader. Over a thirty year period Professor Wälde established a global reputation in the field of international economic law, especially in relation to energy and natural resources. This reputation was founded not only on his professional experience and academic writings in this field, but also on his enthusiasm in and ability to inspire, train and educate the new generation of thinkers and professionals. Nowhere was this better exemplified than his success as Director in driving through a major expansion in size and scope at Dundee University's Centre for Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Law and Policy, which led to its current reputation as the premier institution in its field in the world. |
Under the terms of his will, the late Professor Thomas W. Wälde left a sum of money to establish a PhD scholarship in the field of International Economic Law. The scholarship will cover the full tuition fees for one student for a period of three years, and will be awarded every three years. The scholarship will be available for the first time from September 2010.
Applications are welcome in any field of international economic law broadly defined, including international energy law, international trade law, international investment law and international dispute settlement.
Applicants should complete an application form for admission as a research student to the University of Dundee indicating on the form that they are applying to CEPMLP as their academic department and indicating on the finance section of the form that they are applying for the Thomas Wälde PhD Scholarship. They should also include a 5-10 page summary of their research proposal, covering the research question, relevance, methodology to be applied and originality.
Applications must be received by 31st March 2010. A decision will be made by 1st May 2010 with the successful candidate expected to take up the scholarship from September 2010.
Application form for admission can be found by clicking here.
Applicants are expected to hold a Masters Degree in any relevant discipline.
